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1996 Mitsubishi Diamante

Used 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante

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1996
Fuel Economy
18 combined mpg
Horsepower
202 hp
Engine
V6, 3.0 Liter
Cargo Volume
13.6 cu ft
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1996 Mitsubishi Diamante Overview

1996 Mitsubishi Diamante Pricing

1996 Mitsubishi Diamante pricing starts at $1,858 for the Diamante ES Luxury Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $27,540 when new. The range-topping 1996 Diamante ES Luxury Sedan 4D starts at $1,858 today, originally priced from $27,540.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
ES Luxury Sedan 4D
$27,540
$1,858

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Diamante Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Mitsubishi Diamante (1992-1996) a 4.3 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 88% recommend it. These figures are based on 41 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante

"ex-d-drver"

"thats a nice-dependeble luxury car. its hard to find one and i sold mine 2 years ago and looking for ~95 that i can afford right now."

"purchased new in 1993, will not give it up!"

"Best vehicle that I ever owned. I know that I should trade it, but will most likely keep it in the family till it dies or i die."

"Great Car"

"Excellent vehicle for the past ten years. I have in excess of 177,000 miles on it and it is still almost exclusively the original equipment."

Overall 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante quality a 4.4 out of 5.

1996 Mitsubishi Diamante Reliability

The 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante receives an average consumer rating of 4.3 overall and a 4.5 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1996 Diamante Features

According to drivers of the 1996 Diamante, here are some of its best features:

  • Cool look, strong motor
  • Top of the line at the time. Leather and wood trim
  • Well built, great handling, very fast, comfortable

1996 Mitsubishi Diamante MPG by Trim

1996 Diamante ES Luxury Sedan 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 22 MPG

1996 Diamante Safety

1996 Mitsubishi Diamante Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
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1996 Mitsubishi Diamante
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.3
Consumer Rating
Based on 41 Consumer Reviews
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Value
4.5
Performance
4.4
Quality
4.4
Comfort
4.6
Reliability
4.5
Styling
4.5

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1996 Mitsubishi Diamante Style

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Engine
Cargo Capacity
Torque
Curb Weight
ES Luxury Sedan 4D
$1,858
18 MPG
202 @ 6000 RPM
V6, 3.0 Liter
13.6 cu ft
199 lb-ft
3605 lbs
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1996 Mitsubishi Diamante Depreciation

A 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante has depreciated $195 or 12% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,349 and trade-in value of $629.

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1996 Mitsubishi Diamante Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
+ $273
$1,544
$764
2023
$125
$1,419
$714
2024
$41
$1,378
$659
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$29
$1,349
$629
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1996 Mitsubishi Diamante Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
3605 lbs.
EPA Passenger
94.1 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
19.0 gallons
Front Head Room
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room
43.9 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Minimum Ground Clearance
4.1 inches
Overall Length
190.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room
54.7 inches
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
13.6 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
36.7 feet
Wheel Base
107.1 inches
Width with mirrors
69.9 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors

Fuel Economy

City
16 mpg
Highway
22 mpg
Combined
18 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
202 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
199 @ 3500 rpm
Engine
V6, 3.0 Liter

Warranty

Basic
3 years / 36000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60000 miles
Corrosion
7 years / 100000 miles

Entertainment

  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Leather Seats

Technology

  • Cruise Control

1996 Mitsubishi Diamante Safety

1996 Mitsubishi Diamante Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag

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Price
$1,858
$1,955
$1,857
$1,761
Consumer Rating
4.3
4.4
4.1
3.8
Fuel Economy
City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG
City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG
City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 27 MPG
City 19/Hwy 30/Comb 23 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity5555
Basic Warranty
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
202 @ 6000 RPM
100 @ 5000 RPM
132 @ 5600 RPM
150 @ 6000 RPM
Engine
V6, 3.0 Liter
4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD

1996 Mitsubishi Diamante Rankings

FAQs

Is 1996 a good year for a Mitsubishi Diamante?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.3 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1996 Diamante is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Mitsubishi Diamante 1996 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.3 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1996 Diamante is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante?

The 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante gets 16 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.

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